Authors : Anusha C.

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May602

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Abstract : Long-distance romantic relationships are becoming more common among young adults due to education, work opportunities, and personal responsibilities that often require couples to live in different places. Maintaining such relationships can be emotionally challenging because partners are separated physically and depend mostly on communication and emotional understanding. The present study explores the emotional experiences of young adults involved in long-distance romantic relationships and examines the different ways they manage their emotions while maintaining relationship satisfaction. A qualitative research method was used for this study. Information was collected through semi-structured interviews with five participants between the ages of 18 and 25 who were currently involved in long-distance relationships. The findings showed that participants frequently experienced emotions such as loneliness, insecurity, emotional stress, overthinking, and missing their partners. However, the participants also used several healthy coping strategies to manage these feelings. These strategies included honest communication, emotional reassurance, journaling, self-reflection, spending time on hobbies, and focusing on academics or personal growth. The study concludes that emotional regulation plays an important role in maintaining healthy long-distance relationships. Trust, emotional maturity, supportive communication, and emotional understanding were found to help individuals maintain emotional balance and relationship stability despite physical distance.

Keywords : Emotional Regulation, Long-Distance Relationships, Young Adults, Romantic Relationships, Emotional Coping, Communication, Relationship Satisfaction, Emotional Well-Being.

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